tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86973843983632447122016-06-03T04:20:09.207-07:00RZ IllustrationRZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-85315729909195812402014-02-16T11:55:00.001-08:002014-02-16T11:55:46.859-08:00The dreaded THello Dear RZ'eaders<br /><br />I've decided to give Tumblr a try for my art blogging needs - if there is any big news I will be sure to post to both platforms but until further notice - check here for new updates (which there already are!)<br /><br /><a href="http://rzomchek.tumblr.com/">http://rzomchek.tumblr.com/</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3vypoNi8cc/UwEXjjX_WlI/AAAAAAAABDM/7H1fLJ3HWUU/s1600/RZDucksRainGirlfs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3vypoNi8cc/UwEXjjX_WlI/AAAAAAAABDM/7H1fLJ3HWUU/s1600/RZDucksRainGirlfs.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-84088882865234430152013-11-13T17:07:00.002-08:002013-11-13T17:07:33.004-08:00It's a mystery! Herro RZ'eaders!&nbsp; <br /><br />My senior class is working on a "fan-art" based project right now, many of them are drawing their favorite cartoons from their childhoods - I couldn't help but draw along today! One of my favorite cartoons growing up was Scooby Doo, I loved the gang and the Mystery Machine... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fD-au2EfGdA/UoQhsEjww3I/AAAAAAAABC8/n58JDEgS8Xc/s1600/RZScoobyDooSketches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fD-au2EfGdA/UoQhsEjww3I/AAAAAAAABC8/n58JDEgS8Xc/s400/RZScoobyDooSketches.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><br />Rooby Roo! RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-36478863469940620312013-10-13T16:06:00.001-07:002013-10-13T16:06:37.071-07:00Inkings and Tiny Chickens Haloo RZ'eaders,<br /><br />Microbes have delayed my Inktober postings, it's hard to be creative and draw while suffering from the common cold, or it is for me anyway... but here are some things I have gotten done over the past few days while using up a whole box of tissues.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E783-1JmWfI/UlslrVZQNOI/AAAAAAAABCI/SkiGSKhJAu4/s1600/RZFoxyWeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E783-1JmWfI/UlslrVZQNOI/AAAAAAAABCI/SkiGSKhJAu4/s320/RZFoxyWeb.jpg" width="253" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CSnQ-fyC-Oc/UlslpBwiWqI/AAAAAAAABB8/U0DyTCBdvSE/s1600/RZBlackWeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CSnQ-fyC-Oc/UlslpBwiWqI/AAAAAAAABB8/U0DyTCBdvSE/s320/RZBlackWeb.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nf8NWaY6hUk/UlslrQtbwxI/AAAAAAAABCE/Q5p9Z06Fti8/s1600/RzTinyChickensWeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nf8NWaY6hUk/UlslrQtbwxI/AAAAAAAABCE/Q5p9Z06Fti8/s320/RzTinyChickensWeb.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A plan for a new painting, some random animals and a portrait of my sick self as a joke image for a family member. For those of you who haven't yet heard of "Tiny Chicken Disease" here's a <a href="http://nerdfighteria.info/entry/1173">link to the description</a> and a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYtVAhpkUg0">video explaining</a>. The chickens in the drawing are based on one of the most adorable series of children's books ever - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minerva-Louise-Janet-Morgan-Stoeke/dp/0142420999">Minerva Louise</a>, check them out they are the most adorable illustrated chickens ever. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that I'm on the mend hopefully more drawings! </div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-62813326871237065622013-10-06T17:01:00.004-07:002013-10-06T17:03:04.535-07:00First FlightEvening RZ'eaders<br /><br />Today was my first time attending a National Portfolio Days event as a professor (I had attended as a student years ago!) and boy what a rush! So many great students and parents. It was a fantastic fast paced day. But unfortunately I had NO time for inking. But just to make sure I don't fall behind on my posting here is a sketch from yesterday. I may ink it and another piece tomorrow if I have time to catch up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XrdPExdrqC4/UlH6K4z2gwI/AAAAAAAABBs/pZdaJAGviZE/s1600/RZTeenVampireFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XrdPExdrqC4/UlH6K4z2gwI/AAAAAAAABBs/pZdaJAGviZE/s400/RZTeenVampireFS.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-20441808172118256222013-10-05T15:38:00.002-07:002013-10-05T15:39:48.174-07:00Royal Highness Cheerio RZ'eaders,<br /><br />Corgis are just about some of the cutest dogs on the planet, here's my regal version for Inktober day 5!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ckd1OvQe-w/UlCUwsTTjPI/AAAAAAAABBU/dRIitYdbPN0/s1600/RZCorgiFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ckd1OvQe-w/UlCUwsTTjPI/AAAAAAAABBU/dRIitYdbPN0/s320/RZCorgiFS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-35585890536534530192013-10-04T16:13:00.000-07:002013-10-04T16:22:07.096-07:00Bats and IcecreamGreetings RZ'eaders!<br /><br />Inktober Day 4 and I am now caught up! Going to try to keep up with the one a day from now on!<br />Still working on my mark-making and shading, I had honestly forgotten how long it had been since I had inked any of my sketches. Anyway here they are!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QsG_2ZPbua0/Uk9KyS8QM7I/AAAAAAAABAw/ifn1jPcG9No/s1600/RZIceCreamGuy2FS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QsG_2ZPbua0/Uk9KyS8QM7I/AAAAAAAABAw/ifn1jPcG9No/s320/RZIceCreamGuy2FS.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXfnZS3sRw8/Uk9NjR53TSI/AAAAAAAABBE/3tPUVEvODUQ/s1600/RZWitchFlyingFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXfnZS3sRw8/Uk9NjR53TSI/AAAAAAAABBE/3tPUVEvODUQ/s320/RZWitchFlyingFS.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-14809203495136887122013-10-03T17:52:00.002-07:002013-10-03T18:14:04.269-07:00INK-toberHello RZ'eaders!<br /><br />Well it's that time of year again. Fall is in the air... crisp mornings, gentle rains, the colors changing, pumpkin spice lattes everywhere.... <br />It is also <a href="http://mrjakeparker.com/2013/09/30/inktober-2013/">Inktober</a>! That special time of year when a group of artists celebrate the medium of ink and creative drawing - working to produce one ink piece a day for the whole month! (Or as close to as possible.)<br />I have decided to do my darn'dest to participate this year, I never seem to have time for projects like NaNoWriMo but I think I can pull off a ink sketch pretty often. I also think this will drastically help my sketch ethic and posting habits, a bit of a pick-me-up if you will.<br /><br />Without further adieu my first two sketches! Two tomorrow and I will be on-track!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JcLRdZLg3Os/Uk4QCNsSosI/AAAAAAAABAU/m8oCch7bUcI/s1600/RZDragonSmoreFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JcLRdZLg3Os/Uk4QCNsSosI/AAAAAAAABAU/m8oCch7bUcI/s320/RZDragonSmoreFS.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxW1f6SAhUQ/Uk4WJAUxjpI/AAAAAAAABAk/ougB3pCW3K8/s1600/RZSkeletonInkfs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IxW1f6SAhUQ/Uk4WJAUxjpI/AAAAAAAABAk/ougB3pCW3K8/s320/RZSkeletonInkfs.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>I plan to experiment with different Inking methods (The dragon is brush-pen and the skeleton is microns) to test for time, line-weight and consistency of mark-making. Also practicing my black/white tones and shadow shapes. Happy Inktober everyone! RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-39931083727834488292013-09-26T17:36:00.001-07:002013-09-26T17:36:34.858-07:00CephalopodOne of my classes is working on Drop Cap designs, I couldn't help but sketch out one of my own! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6lRR7fXC_E/UkTSeC4zjbI/AAAAAAAAA_4/tsg81t-Y624/s1600/RZSquidSfs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6lRR7fXC_E/UkTSeC4zjbI/AAAAAAAAA_4/tsg81t-Y624/s400/RZSquidSfs.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-87517801344151986422013-09-14T15:46:00.001-07:002013-09-14T15:46:20.142-07:00VelocipedeHello readers!<br /><br />Having recently moved and started a new job - I am now a full time Illustration professor at the Columbus College of Art and Design! Life has been settling down and I have finally started drawing again, (apart from getting commercial work finished). So hopefully my poor blog will start seeing some more action as we progress into fall!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IHJDwebd6f8/UjTmab7TvzI/AAAAAAAAA_o/D1N96Ha1xGw/s1600/ElizaBikeRZweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IHJDwebd6f8/UjTmab7TvzI/AAAAAAAAA_o/D1N96Ha1xGw/s400/ElizaBikeRZweb.jpg" width="291" /></a></div>For now a quick Eliza sketch. The weather is finally cooling down and the leaves are just starting to turn here, making me think of outdoor activities, and what better than a nice bike-ride? RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-6363884353321814942013-03-08T06:26:00.001-08:002013-03-08T06:33:17.514-08:00IlluminationMy latest piece! This is one of those rare occasions where I had the idea for this painting several years ago. It sat as a sketch and color study, just waiting for the right moment, and now after being rediscovered has finally been brought to life! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-56GWYjHpKkw/UTn2o6KHGOI/AAAAAAAAA-8/2_f6b8OiFAg/s1600/RZBoyLightFS2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-56GWYjHpKkw/UTn2o6KHGOI/AAAAAAAAA-8/2_f6b8OiFAg/s320/RZBoyLightFS2.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-76021290631626938452013-02-28T13:52:00.000-08:002013-02-28T13:54:13.934-08:00FairestMy latest painting, my interpretation of the classic Snow White. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9qEUm7rpBg/US_Qbxa6-bI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/tQkr0SHe7TY/s1600/RZSnowWhiteFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9qEUm7rpBg/US_Qbxa6-bI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/tQkr0SHe7TY/s320/RZSnowWhiteFS.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-LHyVytu3A/US_QdHjl4DI/AAAAAAAAA-g/N_oV9ZDAnfg/s1600/RZSnowWhiteColorDetailsfs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-LHyVytu3A/US_QdHjl4DI/AAAAAAAAA-g/N_oV9ZDAnfg/s320/RZSnowWhiteColorDetailsfs2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>First in a series of fantasy pieces. I always learn a lot while making a new painting and this one was no exception. Eager to continue! RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-56838862321787094092013-01-03T13:20:00.002-08:002013-01-03T13:20:50.320-08:00Holiday Cheer Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year to everyone this year! Here is the holiday card I shared with friends and family this season.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-snxezaEc3hw/UOX13-mCa7I/AAAAAAAAA9o/viKwappGJD8/s1600/RZomchekHolidayCard12fs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-snxezaEc3hw/UOX13-mCa7I/AAAAAAAAA9o/viKwappGJD8/s320/RZomchekHolidayCard12fs.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-74250829290945684202013-01-03T13:18:00.000-08:002013-01-03T13:30:25.052-08:00Portraiture I was commissioned this past December to work on a fantastic project, a family portrait for one of my talented professors from the illustration graduate program at SVA that he and his family would use for their annual holiday card.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cN29LdLCXrQ/UOX35nrVZCI/AAAAAAAAA94/XRirkOWvMDw/s1600/RZRichmondCardfsr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cN29LdLCXrQ/UOX35nrVZCI/AAAAAAAAA94/XRirkOWvMDw/s320/RZRichmondCardfsr.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeXkJyQdYBU/UOX0g5BAsHI/AAAAAAAAA9U/p_sdrIndThE/s1600/twoplusus_portrait-detail-2012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeXkJyQdYBU/UOX0g5BAsHI/AAAAAAAAA9U/p_sdrIndThE/s320/twoplusus_portrait-detail-2012.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />The cards were a hit! I'm proud to say everyone was extremely pleased with the outcome, it was great to work on such a personal project, the little details in this piece were the best part!<br />For more information about the card check out the Richmond's bog post about the project here: <a href="http://twoplus.us/2012/12/hand-painted-family-portrait-holiday-card-2012/">Two Plus Us. </a><br /><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-82854719663473556282013-01-03T13:10:00.001-08:002013-01-03T13:29:34.800-08:00Hand Lettering - Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my favorite artistic hobbies is working on my hand-lettering skills. I think hand-lettering is a beautiful, historically significant and fantastically diverse art form. I've been working lettering into my designs more and more lately and here are a few of my more recent samples. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrAheBseDvY/UOX4Igcs4MI/AAAAAAAAA-I/d-RDFXTqbyY/s1600/RZChocolateChipBlueJfsr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrAheBseDvY/UOX4Igcs4MI/AAAAAAAAA-I/d-RDFXTqbyY/s320/RZChocolateChipBlueJfsr.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwQ9LBmLkFg/UOX4HDjbP-I/AAAAAAAAA-A/dQNn3V42H4g/s1600/RZonceuponatime2fsr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwQ9LBmLkFg/UOX4HDjbP-I/AAAAAAAAA-A/dQNn3V42H4g/s320/RZonceuponatime2fsr.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I was also invited recently to teach a hand-lettering workshop for the talented design students at Miami University. I worked with 2 classes creating a Halloween themed assignment (as the workshop was held in late October.) I had a wonderful time and was very impressed with the work that came out of the classes. The students did a great job!<br />More information about the workshop can be found here: <a href="http://www.graphicdesignmiami.org/?p=2221">Graphic Design Miami University</a> along with sample of student work! RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-50586859450219806842012-10-31T13:18:00.000-07:002012-10-31T13:18:44.500-07:00The Great Pumpkin! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tCy0mz-DSU0/UJGGvjdgdGI/AAAAAAAAA8k/Z0PWxFUPkbw/s1600/RZelizahalloweenfj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tCy0mz-DSU0/UJGGvjdgdGI/AAAAAAAAA8k/Z0PWxFUPkbw/s400/RZelizahalloweenfj.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Happy Halloween everyone! Obviously Halloween is Eliza's favorite holiday... Enjoy and best wishes to everyone effected by Sandy. RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-51217282609891816032012-08-21T17:56:00.001-07:002012-08-21T18:10:10.165-07:00Eliza - Developing a lookWhile working on larger projects I try to always take time to develop my personal projects and I'm still working on "<a href="http://rzillustration.blogspot.com/2011/10/eliza-book-project.html">Eliza</a>" and her story whenever I get the chance. <br />Lately I've been working on developing Eliza's look. I'm very happy with the work I've done with her so far, but I think I've gotten to a point where I'm limited by her original design. (Also, I think the pig-tails were a bit too cliche...)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMea-KUelAE/UDQvUXaBTEI/AAAAAAAAA78/1O-c7tiYkYo/s1600/RZGothHairTest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMea-KUelAE/UDQvUXaBTEI/AAAAAAAAA78/1O-c7tiYkYo/s320/RZGothHairTest.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vjab_rNGQEw/UDQvWRAyuEI/AAAAAAAAA8E/IRVELjjtqKk/s1600/RZElizaFaceSketchesFs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vjab_rNGQEw/UDQvWRAyuEI/AAAAAAAAA8E/IRVELjjtqKk/s400/RZElizaFaceSketchesFs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So here are some new ideas I've been playing with, for both a new hair style and a new more expressive face structure. Not sold on anything yet but I think I'm headed in the right direction! RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-5355928422067340962012-08-21T17:49:00.000-07:002012-08-21T18:09:16.278-07:00Chinese Cookbook Recently I was able to take part in an exciting project with a talented local chef who is looking to produce his first cookbook. <span class="style_3" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.wellagedchef.com/Welcome.html">Chef Cy Young</a> is an extremely talented personal chef who has lived in and traveled throughout Southeast Asia. He has brought back and translated his favorite recipes, making them health conscious while maintaining fantastic flavors. (And I can tell you from experience his recipes are wonderful!)&nbsp;</span><br /><span class="style_3" style="line-height: 18px;">Here's a preview for everyone of the cover I helped design for him. The first image is some of the runner-up sketches (which I'm still very fond of):</span><br /><span class="style_3" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zE6pgoiB1Hg/UDQvh6AA6mI/AAAAAAAAA8M/hUFu-5GV6ys/s1600/RZChineseCoverSketchesFs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zE6pgoiB1Hg/UDQvh6AA6mI/AAAAAAAAA8M/hUFu-5GV6ys/s320/RZChineseCoverSketchesFs.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vD3i4y1IPxE/UDQvkNIT5eI/AAAAAAAAA8U/syQDjtbXnJc/s1600/RZCookingCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vD3i4y1IPxE/UDQvkNIT5eI/AAAAAAAAA8U/syQDjtbXnJc/s320/RZCookingCover.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="style_3" style="line-height: 18px;">The second image is the final design we decided upon. Behold the marvelous bok choy! Chef Cy wanted something clean and traditional and this is his favorite layout. The book "Chinese Cooking for Americans" should be available soon and I highly recommend it if you're a fan of great healthy Chinese cuisine. Visit his <a href="http://www.wellagedchef.com/Welcome.html">website</a> for information and future news! </span>RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-2997452594140326732012-08-13T12:22:00.000-07:002012-08-13T12:22:59.247-07:00I must go down to the seas again...A new portfolio piece, I learned a lot about boats for this painting which was fun and enlightening. I didn't grow up anywhere near the ocean so it has always been a foreign and beautiful thing to me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9mCQdFVYWu4/UClTqT9bWII/AAAAAAAAA64/QrKDLNAdhcQ/s1600/RZomchekStormMermaid12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9mCQdFVYWu4/UClTqT9bWII/AAAAAAAAA64/QrKDLNAdhcQ/s320/RZomchekStormMermaid12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o3U79PDqtAY/UClTr9v2EFI/AAAAAAAAA7A/h-1Es9DpbiI/s1600/RZomchekStormMermaidClose12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o3U79PDqtAY/UClTr9v2EFI/AAAAAAAAA7A/h-1Es9DpbiI/s320/RZomchekStormMermaidClose12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Both the full piece and a close-up. - Photoshop<br /><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-49217794670922582752012-04-23T18:58:00.001-07:002012-04-23T19:02:02.554-07:00More SpotsAlright everyone Potter Project is winding down! New spots on the <a href="http://www.rzillustration.com/potter-project.html">webpage</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cy1AtEmS1fQ/T5YJLzsElXI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/5MrjHJAa8Cw/s1600/MonsterBookFs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cy1AtEmS1fQ/T5YJLzsElXI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/5MrjHJAa8Cw/s320/MonsterBookFs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HWqEyG2uZ7M/T5YJkG2PDYI/AAAAAAAAA6g/sWDmOpqUc6A/s1600/GobletFs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HWqEyG2uZ7M/T5YJkG2PDYI/AAAAAAAAA6g/sWDmOpqUc6A/s320/GobletFs.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Check out the previous post for info about my show and where to see these in NYC. <br /><br />RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-71083228078127140272012-04-18T13:00:00.007-07:002012-04-18T13:14:53.549-07:00Potter ProgressWell blog readers it's almost the end of the school year and I am proud to announce I am nearly finished with my Potter work. Here are some final results to dazzle you with! The full project can be found on my new website page <a href="http://www.rzillustration.com/potter-project.html">"Potter Project"</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vQoc2LUHSRE/T48dq4UyCoI/AAAAAAAAA5o/9R0W2aGj4Ic/s1600/RZHPCover3FS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 181px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vQoc2LUHSRE/T48dq4UyCoI/AAAAAAAAA5o/9R0W2aGj4Ic/s400/RZHPCover3FS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732833473177193090" border="0" /></a><br />One of my giant final covers - these pieces took quite some time to finish but I have learned so so so much by making them. They are by far the most complex visual narrative pieces I have created to date and I am so pleased with how they have turned out. The success I've had with these makes me very excited about my future work and how far I can push myself.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wsgXTXvFhjA/T48gFRoMYgI/AAAAAAAAA6A/qazAxSg4vbU/s1600/RZStoneFS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wsgXTXvFhjA/T48gFRoMYgI/AAAAAAAAA6A/qazAxSg4vbU/s400/RZStoneFS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732836125669351938" border="0" /></a>The accompanying spots are likewise being cleaned up and polished as we speak. I'll be posting the rest on my webpage as I finish them real time.<br /><br />All of this of course will be on display (for those in New York City) here:<br /><a href="http://public.sva.edu/evite/mfaillo/mfaillo_e.html">Class of 2012 MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Show</a><br /><br />The MFA SVA Illustration Thesis Show! April 27th through May 12th. Be there or be square!RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-14227243940617420792012-04-18T12:57:00.002-07:002012-04-18T12:59:45.704-07:00PeacefulA quick spot illustration inspired by an article about how feelings of gratitude can enhance people's quality of life and combat feelings of aggression.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g75hctwzlMs/T48dFyNEdzI/AAAAAAAAA5c/Up83aZcBMaI/s1600/RZCatDogFS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g75hctwzlMs/T48dFyNEdzI/AAAAAAAAA5c/Up83aZcBMaI/s400/RZCatDogFS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732832835879073586" border="0" /></a>RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-50084701506234604922012-02-27T14:49:00.008-08:002012-02-27T14:56:13.062-08:00Location Drawings<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQeUMZmwvuQ/T0wJkuZM4OI/AAAAAAAAA5E/ctx_Se9UZqs/s1600/ColorUnion14fs.jpg"></a>This spring I've had the fun opportunity to take a 'drawing on location' class - we've been traveling about the city drawing at different locals observing people doing day to day things. These are some of my latest drawings done of the farmer's market and general goings on in Union Square.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQeUMZmwvuQ/T0wJkuZM4OI/AAAAAAAAA5E/ctx_Se9UZqs/s1600/ColorUnion14fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQeUMZmwvuQ/T0wJkuZM4OI/AAAAAAAAA5E/ctx_Se9UZqs/s400/ColorUnion14fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952553759989986" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5clCtlzpqR4/T0wJgyWy4CI/AAAAAAAAA44/cvrn5rDmkbI/s1600/ColorUnion7fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5clCtlzpqR4/T0wJgyWy4CI/AAAAAAAAA44/cvrn5rDmkbI/s400/ColorUnion7fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952486104162338" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJScpUoQ_Bo/T0wJdPJyVxI/AAAAAAAAA4s/pOsAERzjMGE/s1600/ColorUnion5fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJScpUoQ_Bo/T0wJdPJyVxI/AAAAAAAAA4s/pOsAERzjMGE/s400/ColorUnion5fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952425114752786" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_SrhFmNMjn0/T0wJY9lEQBI/AAAAAAAAA4g/bdanwB758JU/s1600/ColorUnion3fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_SrhFmNMjn0/T0wJY9lEQBI/AAAAAAAAA4g/bdanwB758JU/s400/ColorUnion3fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952351677857810" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsYeD4elXRE/T0wJUrfcwHI/AAAAAAAAA4U/8wigLPSjjHk/s1600/ColorUnion6fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsYeD4elXRE/T0wJUrfcwHI/AAAAAAAAA4U/8wigLPSjjHk/s400/ColorUnion6fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952278102982770" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vmIisVr12YA/T0wJPcimSZI/AAAAAAAAA4I/3fAZkne92qI/s1600/ColorUnion1fs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vmIisVr12YA/T0wJPcimSZI/AAAAAAAAA4I/3fAZkne92qI/s400/ColorUnion1fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952188190312850" border="0" /></a><br />The drawings were done on Heavyweight Drawing Paper with Brush-Pen, Color Spots added later with Photoshop just for fun.RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-45155801713701251062012-02-27T14:47:00.002-08:002012-02-27T14:49:32.916-08:00FoxyI've been busy with so many technical drawings these little guys have been popping up in my sketchbook as their own sort of cute therapy. Foxes and Wolves - Some dancing!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BMAdgAtbTU/T0wIVb-92JI/AAAAAAAAA38/mf0IpYmNU54/s1600/RZFoxSketchesFs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BMAdgAtbTU/T0wIVb-92JI/AAAAAAAAA38/mf0IpYmNU54/s400/RZFoxSketchesFs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713951191608449170" border="0" /></a>RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-36503135658075417462012-02-27T14:00:00.000-08:002012-02-27T14:59:04.235-08:00Philosopher SketchLatest Cover Drawing - all cleaned up and ready for color.<br />More updates coming soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-20grpfBMEgc/T0wKhVHNcUI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/BzoiIn-AoCA/s1600/RZPhilosopherLinesfs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 181px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-20grpfBMEgc/T0wKhVHNcUI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/BzoiIn-AoCA/s400/RZPhilosopherLinesfs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713953594945663298" border="0" /></a>RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697384398363244712.post-24970342689636194812011-12-11T19:01:00.002-08:002012-04-18T13:18:37.889-07:00Next 3 + SpotsHello all!<br /><br />Finally another Potter update,<br /><br />3 more line-works waiting for final tweaks and color.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GeeSpMU2ADw/TuVuznmhTkI/AAAAAAAAA20/nHGlbIo-aZ8/s1600/RZOwlsNight.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GeeSpMU2ADw/TuVuznmhTkI/AAAAAAAAA20/nHGlbIo-aZ8/s400/RZOwlsNight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685071937708052034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZP_vkALxSw/TuVut1-ccqI/AAAAAAAAA2o/Nh6yyYi3hQQ/s1600/RZBuckbeakLines.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPuhAIPji0s/TuVu4pmbRRI/AAAAAAAAA3A/o4Bw91Zf-mM/s1600/RZAkzakbanLines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 181px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPuhAIPji0s/TuVu4pmbRRI/AAAAAAAAA3A/o4Bw91Zf-mM/s400/RZAkzakbanLines.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685072024143873298" border="0" /></a><br />And some color work on my spot illustrations - still need a bit more work but they're coming together! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-lk906x4Ac/TuVu95IPHKI/AAAAAAAAA3M/N903t5Lo1x4/s1600/RZ3HPSpots.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 108px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-lk906x4Ac/TuVu95IPHKI/AAAAAAAAA3M/N903t5Lo1x4/s400/RZ3HPSpots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685072114211560610" border="0" /></a><br />Getting ready for finals so things are crazy. but all around progress is being made and now that several line-works are being finalized some serious painting is about to start around here. All very exciting. More updates to come.RZIllustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128067687590446984noreply@blogger.com1